I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

“Oh, no, I’m not an adult, I’m quite petty,” Young Master Xu said dramatically, opening his mouth wide. “If he wants me to forgive him, a toast isn’t enough, well, he’d have to chug a bottle of that stuff.”

He pointed to the baijiu (Chinese liquor) on the table over there.

Chen Sheng stared at the liquor bottle for a while, hesitated for a few seconds, and then said to Chen Hai, "Go and open that bottle."

“Dad…” Chen Hai turned around and looked at him.

I've heard of people chugging beer, but I've never heard of chugging baijiu (Chinese liquor). This bottle is 45-proof Menglan; if you force yourself to drink it, you'll die.

"Open it," Chen Sheng said to Chen Hai in a firm tone.

Chen Hai snapped out of his daze and hurriedly grabbed the bottle of liquor and opened it. Young Master Xu's smile widened.

Lu Qianzi stared wide-eyed and said, "Seriously? You're really going to chug a whole bottle? You guys aren't kidding, are you?"

Chen Sheng took the wine from Chen Hai, his expression grave, and said, "Young Master Xu, will this bottle of wine be enough to settle the feud between you two?"

Xu Haoyu laughed and said, "Let him brag first."

Chen Sheng, holding the wine bottle, said, "Like this, I..."

He stopped mid-sentence and couldn't finish his sentence.

He originally wanted to apologize on behalf of Chen Ya and say that he would drink half a bottle himself, but then he realized that he was only capable of drinking a small amount, and even if he drank half a bottle, he wouldn't be able to handle it.

So he stopped mid-sentence, unable to finish his sentence. He had originally intended to be bold, but now everyone was staring at him, and no one knew what he was trying to say.

"Hello." Chen Ya answered the phone.

“Yuanhai? Yes, it’s me. You and Xu Xudong from the marketing department, come to this location I sent you.”

"Now, bring him here right now."

"that's it."

After saying that, Chen Ya hung up the phone, and everyone stared at him.

"Pfft..." Young Master Xu suddenly made a sound, then burst into laughter.

"Hahaha... Are you going crazy because of too much psychological pressure? Far seas, and you even brought people here, what childish tricks are you playing here?"

He laughed hysterically, tears welling in his eyes. Only after he had completely vented his emotions did he straighten up, his expression suddenly turning cold.

"Alright, are you going to blow it or not?"

Chen Sheng became anxious.

"Young Master Xu, please don't be like this. What exactly did Chen Ya do to offend you? I'll go back and teach him a lesson. Can't we talk things out here together?"

Chen Hai also stood up and grabbed Xu Haoyu's arm: "Yes, Chen Ya just arrived in Beijing. Maybe it's just a misunderstanding between you two."

"Misunderstand?"

Xu Haoyu's expression was uncertain. In his eyes, Liu Ruying being stolen away was a great humiliation. He would interpret anyone who brought it up in front of him as a provocation. Therefore, their words of comfort not only had no effect, but also backfired.

“I’ve changed my mind,” said Young Master Xu. “It seems my leniency has been taken as indulgence. I’ve changed my mind. Today, Chen Ya, you not only have to chug this bottle of wine, but you have to kneel on the ground and chug it. If you don’t chug it down, I will immediately use my connections to blacklist this Wei Mingzhe in the industry. He can forget about finding a job in Beijing!”

The faces of everyone at the table turned pale instantly, and Chen Sheng realized that the grudge between them ran so deep.

Chen Hai was completely baffled. Even for a long time afterward, he couldn't figure out how Chen Ya, who had only been in Beijing for a few days, had offended Young Master Xu.

Chen Chi's lips were pale. He turned around and tugged at Wei Mingzhe, whispering, "Say something!"

Chen Ya and Xu Dashao don't get along, and Wei Mingzhe is just an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire. If Wei Mingzhe were to say a few words at this time, it might change Xu Dashao's mind.

But Wei Mingzhe was doing something else at that moment, frantically rummaging through his purse, holding a large handful of business cards in his hand.

It was something that concerned his future, but he seemed completely indifferent.

"found it!"

Just as Chen Chi was about to lose his temper, Wei Mingzhe suddenly raised a business card in his hand and said loudly.

“Found him, Xu Xudong. He’s my colleague. I actually met him today.” Wei Mingzhe said to Young Master Xu with a smile, “It was all a misunderstanding, Young Master Xu.”

He handed over his business card, and Young Master Xu took it instinctively, only to be taken aback.

This really is his dad's business card.

“It’s like this, Mr. Xu, it’s all a misunderstanding,” Wei Mingzhe said, standing up. “Actually, I was just about to tell Chen Chi that I’ve found a job and I’m even working with Mr. Xu’s father. I met him today, and this is his business card. It’s a pity I haven’t made my own business card yet, so I couldn’t give him one. Thinking about it, it was quite impolite of me.”

After he finished speaking, everyone present fell silent again, even Xu Haoyu stopped talking.

After a long pause, Lu Qianzi finally glared and said, "Uncle, you said... you and Young Master Xu's father are colleagues, and his father is from Beichen, right? You mean you found a job in Beichen??"

Wei Mingzhe nodded: "That's right."

Chen Chi gasped and covered his mouth: "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I wanted to surprise you, and it was quite sudden for me too. I'm still a bit confused. I was thinking that if I told you too early, it would be awkward if I didn't pass the probation period."

This rollercoaster of emotions had put Chen Chi on a rollercoaster ride, but now he breathed a sigh of relief and felt much lighter, laughing and scolding:

"You even served it to me. Getting into Beichen, even for just a second, is already a blessing. What's so embarrassing about it? Next time, tell me right away, okay?"

Wei Mingzhe awkwardly scratched his head. Chen Sheng and Chen Hai were still in shock. Chen Hai finally managed to gather his thoughts and said:

"I heard that getting into Beichen requires three tests and two interviews, and it takes two months to get the results. Didn't you just leave yesterday? How come you're already in Beichen today?"

Wei Mingzhe laughed and said, "I'm also surprised. I didn't make it that complicated. They gave me a quick interview and I went in."

"That's impossible. Beichen's recruitment process is known for its strict standards. How could it be as simple as you say? You must have joined a fake Beichen!" Chen Hai exclaimed.

Lu Qianzi said, "Brother, stop talking, don't embarrass yourself. Didn't Uncle-in-law receive a business card from Young Master Xu's father? If he's joined a fake Beichen, doesn't that mean Young Master Xu's father is also a fake Beichen person?"

Chen Hai turned his head and asked, "Is this really your...father's business card?"

Young Master Xu's face twitched slightly, and he held the business card in his hand without saying a word.

He could definitely tell from his father's business card that the one he was holding was indeed Xu Xudong's business card.

He felt his face burning up. He had just been so adamant that he would make Wei Mingzhe's career ruined, but now Wei Mingzhe was telling him that he was from Beichen.

That was a resounding slap in the face.

Wei Mingzhe smiled shyly and said, "Actually, I think it's thanks to Chen Ya's introduction. If he hadn't recommended me, I wouldn't have been able to get into Beichen so easily."

"Chen Ya?" Chen Sheng exclaimed as he looked at Chen Ya.

How come it's Chen Ya's recommendation again? When did he get involved with Bei Chen?

Wei Mingzhe wanted to say something more, but when he looked at Chen Ya and saw that he gently shook his head, he didn't continue.

A thought flashed through Xu Shao's mind, and he added, "So, you mean you're now my father's subordinate?"

Wei Mingzhe said, "No, your father and I should be on the same level."

"Equal rank? You're someone who just joined, and you're considered equal rank to my dad?"

Young Master Xu was completely unsettled. What Wei Mingzhe said was too absurd. He even began to doubt whether the business card he was holding was real.

"How could this be? Uncle, you haven't been scammed, have you?" Chen Hai said. "You really went into Beichen? Or it wasn't a fraud ring masquerading as Beichen?"

Wei Mingzhe frowned: "Am I that stupid? How could I mistake Bei Chen for someone else? Besides, Chen Ya wouldn't introduce a fraud gang to me!"

Chen Hai glanced at Wei Mingzhe, then at Chen Ya, and swallowed his words: "That's not necessarily true."

He felt that both of them were unreliable and seemed rather dull. It wasn't impossible that they had been scammed by a fraud ring.

Just then, Chen Ya suddenly answered the phone.

"Hello? You've arrived? Yes, room number 3 on the second floor, come right in."

Young Master Xu looked at him, his lips moving slightly. This guy really takes acting to the extreme!

"you……"

Just as Xu Shao was about to make a sarcastic remark to save face and probe Wei Mingzhe's background, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Two middle-aged men appeared at the door. The one in front had a broad face and a majestic appearance, while the one behind was thin and had a striking resemblance to Young Master Xu.

Upon seeing the person behind him, Young Master Xu, who had been full of energy, instantly went limp and stammered, "Dad..."

"Very good, Zhao Yuanhai is here, and Xu Xudong is here too." Chen Ya remained seated, his posture unchanged. After the two entered, everyone in the room reacted differently, but he alone remained unmoved, exuding an air of authority.

“Perfect timing. In front of these two, ‘Young Master Xu,’ you can have a proper talk with everyone.”

Chen Ya smiled and looked at Xu Haoyu, saying, "I heard you wanted me to kneel down and chug this bottle of baijiu?"

Chapter 267 Is this really my son?

"I heard you want me to kneel down and chug this bottle of baijiu?"

Chen Ya tilted his head to look at Young Master Xu, his smile undiminished, but the occasional glint of sharpness in his eyes betrayed a hint of murderous intent.

Xu Xudong is a smart man. He couldn't have reached this position in Beichen if he wasn't smart.

When Zhao Yuanhai notified him to come over today, he was flattered and surprised to learn that it was Chen Ya who had summoned him.

But upon entering the room and seeing her son, those positive thoughts vanished instantly.

Hearing Chen Ya's words, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Dad, what are you doing here?"

Upon seeing Xu Xudong enter the room, Young Master Xu had a very bad feeling. He stood up shakily, his eyes fixed on Xu Xudong.

"You come out here." Xu Xudong didn't say much, just coldly pointed at his son, "Come out here!"

Zhao Yuanhai ran to Chen Ya's side and asked in a low voice, "President Chen, what happened?"

Chen Ya sat in his chair, crossed his legs, and said slowly, "I heard that some of our company's employees are really something else. When they go on business trips to small towns, the local leaders actually come out to pick them up at the airport. That's quite a show of power."

Zhao Yuanhai was slightly surprised and said, "Is that so?"

“That’s true, and it’s not just that,” Chen Ya said, taking a sip of water. “Some people have connections everywhere; they can say that a single word from them can get the entire industry in Beijing to blacklist someone. Is our company really that powerful?”

Zhao Yuanhai's expression turned serious: "Perhaps someone could actually do it, but regardless of our company's rules or national laws and regulations, this behavior is a serious violation of the law and must be absolutely prohibited."

At the dinner table, everyone was bewildered and somewhat confused about what had happened.

They didn't know who Zhao Yuanhai was; they only saw that Xu Haoyu's father, whom they had always revered, had actually arrived and was standing behind Zhao Yuanhai.

Zhao Yuanhai stood next to Chen Ya, who didn't even offer him a seat. He stood there respectfully, like a student listening to a teacher's lecture.

This left everyone somewhat confused.

Xu Xudong took a step forward, bowed to Chen Ya, and said, "President Chen, let me explain..."

Chen Ya glanced at him and said, "I haven't asked you yet."

Xu Xudong felt a chill run down his spine and nodded meekly as he stepped back.

Chen Ya said, "I haven't asked you yet," meaning that he would ask you later, but if he didn't ask now, you couldn't just jump out on your own.

Because it wasn't your turn to speak yet. Interrupting Chen Ya and Zhao Yuanhai while they were talking is simply disrespectful.

Xu Xudong was a newly promoted middle manager. He had only heard of Chen Ya, the founder of Beichen, but had never worked under him personally. However, today, with just a simple sentence, he felt Chen Ya's powerful aura and was somewhat intimidated.

Chen Ya then said to Zhao Yuanhai, "I didn't come to the capital often before, so I didn't know anything about it. But after hearing about it today, I realized that Beichen has become so powerful. Even a random cadre's child can talk about ruining someone's future as casually as drinking tea or water. I never knew Beichen was so formidable!"

Not only did Xu Xudong feel a little weak in the knees, but Zhao Yuanhai also felt a bit uneasy after hearing what he said.

"Beichen is his," he said, adding that he had no idea Beichen was this powerful, which was incredibly sarcastic. Zhao Yuanhai, as a leader of the Beijing branch, felt uneasy upon hearing this.

Young Master Xu stared at all in shock, his eyes wide as round as the wine glasses on the table.

The things that happened today, one after another, were all far beyond his imagination.

Why were Zhao Yuanhai and his father so respectful to Chen Ya? And what gave Chen Ya the right to boss them around?

Damn it, what exactly is Chen Ya's identity?

Only now did he vaguely realize that he might have really messed things up.

And they've made a huge mess of things.

Xu Shao's shock was just the tip of the iceberg; the others at the table were even more shocked.

Needless to say, Chen Sheng and the others were all dumbfounded, while Wei Mingzhe and Chen Chi, who knew a little more, were also puzzled.

Wei Mingzhe only knew that Chen Ya's identity in Beichen was unusual; at most, he was half a rank lower than Zhao Yuanhai, and they had a good relationship.

What he didn't expect was that even Zhao Yuanhai had to listen to Chen Ya, which was counterintuitive considering their ages and a bit too shocking.

Could it be that Chen Ya is a high-ranking official in Beichen headquarters, or perhaps he is one of the three heroes of Beichen back then?